Bassmasters Limited
Fishing Club
Established 1968
mosquito makes it two for this duo
TEAM PETRAS WITH BACK-TO-BACK W'S
Sixteen teams bundled up for a cold run to start the day on Mosquito Creek, but temps soared into the 80's by the 3:00 check in time.
For a second consecutive event, Mike and Tony Petras brought in the biggest bag. It weighed 14.98 pounds and included Tony's big bass on the day that tipped the scales at 6.45 pounds.
Bob Collins and Jay Minadeo placed second, with 12.23lbs and Gary Teel and Joe Pettry finished third with 11.43 pounds.
In the AOY standings, we now have a points tie between Collins | Minadeo and Reynolds | Koch, but Collins | Minadeo have the tie breaker by virtue of more total weight.
Portage Lakes perplexes
Bedding Bass Burst Bubbles
Out of precaution, the event scheduled for Sandusky Bay was moved inland to Portage Lakes, due to the forecast for high winds. Sixteen teams participated, most of which reported during the weigh-in that they spent way too much time trying to coax stubborn bedding fish to cooperate.
Tony and Mike Petras weighed in the winning bag, totaling 15.32 lbs, and included Tony's 5.96 pound kicker that also won Big Bass honors.
Second place went to newcomers Garry Reynolds and Lee Koch, with third place going to Jay Minadeo and Jimmy McKee, substituting for Bob Collins.
On the strength of 2 solid events, Garry and Lee have taken the lead in the 2025 AOY race.
2025 Season opener
Great turnout for the first event of the season
19 teams launched from East Harbor State Park, with 17 of them bringing in a 5 fish limit in some less than ideal conditions. The lake water level was at least 2 feet lower than normal and at times it became extremely windy and rainy.
Tim Matus, paired with Stephen Pettry, took first place, edging the second place team of Chris Peer and Mike Pettry. Third place went to the reunited team of Brian Boag and Jason Beckham.
The story of the day was Tim's winning Big Bass that weighed in at a whopping 7.16 pounds!
Congratulations to all of our contestants and let's get back at it next week!
About Us
History
The Bassmasters Limited fishing club was founded in 1968. We fish at least 7, and sometimes as many as 10, tournaments per year beginning in April and ending in October, on public waters across northern Ohio.
Locations
Our locations are all within an hour and a half drive of Cleveland. Each team brings its best five fish (largemouth and/or smallmouth) to a weigh-in, after which we release them for others to enjoy another day!